Planting Equipment

A tin/Tupperware (for lunch sandwiches, unless you want to use plastic bags every day)

5-10Liter water jug (on a hot 9 hour day, you drink way more than you normally do)

Small water bottle (some people like to have a bit of water with them when they are away from their main cache and water jug)

Sunhat (one that won’t come off too easily)

Bug repellent (the really high DEET% cream works, even though it probably really bad for the body some people who use aerosol say it wears off quite fast.

Waterproof Sunscreen

Waterproof watch *(important – so you know what time it is when you are working)

Duct Tape

Swiss army knife (some people find it useful for opening tree boxes/peeling off stickers)

Antihistamine (if you are allergic to bugs or plants)

Gardening gloves – (‘Atlas Nitrile’ gardening gloves work best, they are thin enough to allow you to still feel the tree you are holding. Found at Marks Work Warehouse. You can buy more in Whitecourt if you run out.)

Steel-toed Rain Boots or Leather Work Boots. *(If you are using Rain Boots, ‘Bama Socks’ are really comfortable to wear inside. They keep the boot snug to your foot without blisters. Just make sure your Rain Boots are big enough to fit the thick socks in. Can be found at Marks Work Warehouse). Also, if you are buying Rain Boots, make sure they are steel toed. There is a brand at Marks Work Warehouse that works excellently, and… There are other brands there that break in 3 weeks. The popular and long lasting brand is ‘Baffin Gripper’.

Long Pants or Tights (Breathable, but rip-resistant is preferred. Tights are also popular. Jeans are not recommended.)

Laundry bag for dirty clothes (it is convenient to bring enough clothing for 2 shifts (8 work days) so that you do not have to pay for laundry every week, or go into town as often if you want to stay in camp)

Towel and toiletries

Alarm clock (important!!!)

Socks (even if you choose to wear Bama socks it is still comfortable to wear regular socks under them).

Flashlight/Headlamp

Sleeping bag

Thermarest/Mattress

Tent (a tarp and ropes which cover your tent is recommended)

Pillow

Toilet Paper (bring a couple rolls to begin with, you can get more at camp, or in town)

Bring enough clothes to last at least 5 days before doing laundry.

Fashion Fridays!

There is a tradition of having “Fashion Friday/Formal Friday” on the last day of the shift, so if you want to, you are (very) encouraged to bring something fancy/funny/flamboyant/formal/frumpy to wear to work! Just mind, that it will get wrecked eventually, so don’t wear something precious.